A Quick View of Madrid for the Tourist

If you're in a rush for time, you can still enjoy Madrid in this short period. Sightseeing tour really begins and ends at the same place - the central Madrid. This is where you can find the Royal Palace to set boundaries on the west by the Plaza de España, and Retiro Park and Plaza de Toros set your location istoku.Tržište Rastro flea occupies the south of the Atocha train station, a border to the north, where you can go as far as want to Paseo de Castellana.

Madrid is the official center of the Puerta del Sol, where the locals celebrate New Year with local tradition, when the clock tower chimes.

Plaza Mayor is located southwest after many arches of the Calle Mayor. This is a pedestrian square which is paved with stones and surrounded by arcaded passageways. It was built between 1590 and 1619, but was destroyed by fire. It was built back in 1790.

1630 City Hall is located west of Calle Mayor, the building is open to visitors on Mondays. Further west in 1879 Almudena Cathedral, which was only completed building in 1993.Royal Palace shares the yard after he converted from the Moorish Alcazar burned down in the middle of 1700th

The city offers ornate buildings and impressive hotel with winding streets leading to the beautiful parks and museums such as Prado Museum, which is next to the Royal Botanical Gardens. There is a beautiful tropical garden in Atocha railway station which was built of glass and wrought iron that must be pogled.Obilan churches and monasteries are interesting city on the path of discovery as you walk through the city.

guided tours of the city

Alternatively, you can discover the beauty of Madrid with a guided city tour. Prices are reasonable for an hour and a half tour of a few euros. Some tours are organized by private practice as a Wellington company. You can hop on MadridVision a double-decker bus for a quick sightseeing tour of Madrid too. There are two modes: from the historic center and Real Madrid's stadium - the Bernabeu stadium. You can hop on and off the bus in order to enjoy the sights at any time.

You can also visit the neighboring cities of Madrid, if you have a little more time. Another interesting way to see Madrid is through the use Madsegs, which uses a Segway scooter to take you around the city in 3 hours. This will be a breeze for travel and adventure on this ride.